Researchers link dental x-rays to brain tumours The Independent | Over a lifetime, having dental X-rays can double or triple the chances of developing meningioma tumours, a study has found. The tumours grow in the outer membrane covering the brain. | In one case, involving X-rays on children, a five-fold increase in risk was seen. | However, the likelihood of ...
Ask the Implant & Restorative Dentist: Many forms of sedation are available Palm Beach Post | Question: How do I know if I am a candidate for sedation dentistry? | Answer: There are many different forms of sedation for dentistry. There is inhalational sedation, which is usually nitrous oxide. There is oral sedation. This usually entails tak...
Another reason to visit the dentist Independent online London - A revolutionary technique could allow dentists to diagnose oral cancer in under 20 minutes. | The test involves collecting cells from a patient’s mouth using a brush then generating a rapid reading from a desktop computer. | Currently,...
Interfaith Dental Clinic fills a need DNJ | Local resident Stacei Tipton was beaming after receiving new fillings in her teeth Friday morning at the new Interfaith Dental Clinic of Rutherford County. | “I received wonderful care,” the 37-year-old wife and mother said. “It was definitely more...
Ridgewood dentist discusses the latest in oral hygiene North Jersey | More Americans fear going to the dentist than to any other medical professional – between 9 and 20 percent, according to WebMD. But sitting in the dentist’s chair doesn’t have to hurt. With recent technological innovations, dentists are now u...
Interfaith Dental Clinic fills a need Nashville Tennessean | Local resident Stacei Tipton was beaming after receiving new fillings in her teeth Friday morning at the new Interfaith Dental Clinic of Rutherford County. | “I received wonderful care,” the 37-year-old wife and mother said. “It was definitely more...
Columbia dentist offering free services Friday The State | Chrysostom Family Dentistry of West Columbia will be giving many struggling families reasons to say "cheese" again Friday when it holds the third annual "Smiles for Free" event. | The staff will provide a range of free dental services on a first-co...
A Soldier’s Smile helps local veterans obtain free dental work The Examiner | Bay Area Veterans who are in need of dental work will now benefit from a new charity organization dedicated to creating dazzling smiles for veterans. A Soldier’s Smile is a new non-profit organization which works directly with VA Hospitals and l...
Plymouth dentist brightens smiles in Guatemala Detroit Free Press | TODAY'S SUBJECT: Dr. James McHenry, a Plymouth dentist, has helped provide dentistry services to the people of Guatemala. | THE CAUSE: Faith in Action is a nonprofit organization that brings hope to people in Guatemala by working with them. It prov...
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Afghan president: US deal has to specify cash Herald Tribune | KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the long-term partnership agreement being negotiated with the United States should specify exactly how much money the U.S....
Livorno players, fans pay respects to Morosini The Washington Times | MILAN (AP) - Livorno players and fans gathered at the team’s stadium Sunday to pay their respects, a day after midfielder Piermario Morosini collapsed and died after suffer...
The Simple Idea That Is Transforming Health Care Wall Street Journal By LAURA LANDRO | A very simple question is changing the delivery of medical care: | How is your health affecting your quality of life? | For decades, numbers drove the treatment o...
16 quizzed in Kashmir on anti-India Facebook posts Herald Tribune | SRINAGAR, India - Police in Kashmir say they have questioned 16 men about Facebook postings that appeared aimed at whipping up protest against Indian rule in the disputed Himalay...
Obama praises U.S.-Latin America trade relationship Herald Tribune | CARTAGENA, Colombia - President Barack Obama's challenge as he rubs shoulders this weekend with CEOs and political leaders from the Americas is convincing U.S. business that he's...
Jolie-Pitt engagement certain to fuel media frenzy The Washington Times | LOS ANGELES (AP) - Will and Kate were just the warm up for the true wedding of the century. | After years of cohabitation, six kids and countless tabloid headlines, Brad Pitt and...
Early childhood tooth decay The Examiner | Baby Bottle Syndrome | Some toddlers get "baby bottle tooth decay" due to drinking a baby bottle, for long periods of time that contains sugar ingredients. There are drinks that ...
Soon, a jab to stop blindness in the elderly The Times Of India SHARE | AND | DISCUSSTweet LONDON: A one-off jab to stop the most common cause of age-related blindness is on its way, say scientists after they claim... (photo: AP / Prakash Hatvalne)
Pfizer reportedly to sell division to Nestle The Times Of India Tweet NEW YORK: Pfizer Inc. is near a deal to sell its infant-nutrition business to the Swiss food conglomerate Nestle SA for $9 billion, according to... (photo: Creative Commons / micromolar)
